Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of selected colleges is 30.64% where 72 students out of 235 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is calculated as the total number of completers within 150% of normal time (for example, 6 years for 4 years BS program)
divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
The following table compares the graduation rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the most highest graduation rate of 40.59%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has the lowest rate of 23.13%.
| Name | Graduation Rate (Men/Women) | Completers (Men/Women) | Candidates (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 40.59% (36.84% / 42.86%) | 41 (14 / 27) |
101 (38 / 63) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 23.13% (19.15% / 32.50%) | 31 (18 / 13) |
134 (94 / 40) |
| Average | 30.64% (24.24% / 38.83%) |
72 (32 / 40) |
235 (132 / 103) |
Transfer-out Rate Comparison
The average transfer-out rate of selected colleges is 28.09% where 66 students have transferred out from schools out of 235 graduation candidates. The transfer-out rate is calculated as the number of transfer-out students divided by total number of graduation candidates. The following table compares the transfer-out rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest transfer-out rate of 24.75%, while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has the highest rate of 30.60% (more students transferred out from the school).
| Name | Transfer-out Rate (Men/Women) | Transfer-out (Men/Women) | Total Students (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 24.75% (26.32% / 23.81%) | 25 (10 / 15) | 101 (38 / 63) |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 30.60% (31.91% / 27.50%) | 41 (30 / 11) | 134 (94 / 40) |
| Average | 28.09% (30.30% / 25.24%) | 66 (40 / 26) |
235 (132 / 103) |
Retention Rate Comparison
The average retention rate of selected colleges is 77.00% for full-time students and 27.00% for part-time students. Retention rate is the percentage of a school's first-time, first-year undergraduate students who continue at that school the next year (Sophomore year). The following table compares the retention rates between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has the most highest retention rate of 85%, while Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has the lowest rate of 69%.
| Name | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 69% | 27% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 85% | - |
| Average | 77.00% | 27.00% |
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